French As A Second Language (FSL)

French as a Second Language Programs in the HWCDSB

“ A considerable body of research shows that second-language learning provides significant cognitive and academic benefits. It is known to enhance first-language and overall literacy skills and to provide a foundation for the learning of additional languages. There is also evidence that learning another language can help in the development of interpersonal and social skills. “ (A Framework for French as a Second Language in Ontario Schools K-12, 2013)

We offer Core French and French Immersion in the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board:

Core French

Core French is offered from Grades 4 to 12 in our schools. Students receive 40 minutes of Core French instruction a day from grades 4 to 8. Core French is mandatory up to Grade 9 and students can opt to take it up to Grade 12.

For information regarding French course offerings at the secondary level, please visit:
https://mypath.pathtosuccess.ca/schools

French Immersion

French Immersion is offered from SK to grade 12 in the HWCDSB.

In Senior Kindergarten, students receive a minimum of 50% of instruction in French. From grades 1 to 8, the following subjects are taught in French: French Literacy, the Arts (Music, Drama and Dance, Visual Arts), History, Geography, Social Studies, Science, and Health & Physical Education.

We have 5 elementary school locations: St. Clare of Assisi, St. Eugene, St. Joseph, St. Vincent de Paul and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary Schools. Our secondary school location is Cathedral High School.

For more information regarding French Immersion in the HWCDSB, please visit
https://www.hwcdsb.ca//school_life/languages

For information regarding French Immersion course offerings at Cathedral, please visit:
https://mypath.pathtosuccess.ca/schools/view/010

For information regarding Senior Kindergarten registration in our French Immersion program, please contact your local Catholic French Immersion school.

More Information and Contact

For more information regarding French as a Second Language programs in Ontario, please visit:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/amenagement/frameworkFLS.pdf

For tips and strategies to help your child in FSL, please visit:
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/

If you have questions about French as a Second Language programs in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, please contact Teresa Cho, French as a Second Language Consultant, K-12 at [email protected] or (905) 525-2930 extension 4062.